Senior Technical Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced project manager to align cross-functional pods and deliver exceptional user experiences across Rockbot products. We develop user-facing software and experiences that engage many customers using our unified platform with core media products such as music, signage, TV, and advertising. This job involves collaborating with software engineers, product managers, designers, and quality assurance teams, integrating their efforts into cohesive product updates and launches.

The Rockbot team is committed to creating uniquely qualified brand opportunities by changing the way content is experienced in businesses of every size and shape. We are technologists, music lovers, and content creators, all focused on producing the most amazing customer experience possible - and we’re having a great time doing it! If this sounds compelling, let’s talk.

You will:

• Collaborate with engineering, product, design, and data teams to shape and execute quarterly initiatives. 
• Communicate with clarity and precision to ensure alignment across different teams.
• Ensures team adherence to Agile/Scrum principles
• Coach team, including newly formed teams, on how to execute agile/scrum frameworks
• Organizes and facilitates ceremonies, recommends and executes improvement opportunities to optimize velocity while mitigating risk
• Tracks and communicates the overall team progress, providing visibility to stakeholders.
• Create dashboards that often include metrics(ex: velocity, completion rates, or backlog health), milestones, deadlines and team assignments
• Share retrospective summaries with post sprint reviews that articulate clear actionable steps to improve any challenges teams are facing.

You have:

• Bachelors in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in the software industry or in technical project management.
• Familiarity with frameworks related to agile, scrum, SDLC and release processes
• Strong technical project  management background with demonstrated experience leading large projects across multiple software teams, as well as building and supporting teams
• You must thrive in a startup environment, navigating ambiguity and competing priorities with ease
• Knowledge of software development and project management tools such as JIRA, Asana, Wrike, Monday etc.
• Experience in driving key  initiatives but also roll up your sleeves and get the job done

About Rockbot: 

Rockbot is an omnichannel media platform committed to elevating customer and employee experiences while fostering stronger connections in real-world spaces. Rockbot addresses the challenges businesses face in media management with integrated solutions spanning music, TV, digital signage, and advertising. Its mission is to enrich on-premise experiences with media technology, where every interaction is elevated and memorable.

From independent local businesses to large national brands - across nearly every industry, including restaurants, bars, retailers, and more, Rockbot provides all the tools and licensed content businesses need. Backed by leading investors including Google and Universal Music Group, Rockbot is the future of out-of-home media. For more information visit www.rockbot.com.

Compensation:

Rockbot takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location in the U.S. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.

The compensation band for this role is $130K-$150K plus equity, and benefits for all team members. 

Our Values:

• Drive: We pursue our mission with relentless tenacity, passion, and optimism and inspire those around us to do the same. We love the journey and are on offense all the time. Yesterday was good enough for yesterday, but today we have to do even better.
• Accountability: We take ownership of our promises, responsibilities, behaviors, and products, and we expect the same of others. Standing behind our mistakes, communicating honestly, and making things right creates trust and strong relationships.  
• Curiosity: We are hungry to learn and continually deepen our knowledge, skills, and understandings. We have a growth mindset and are intellectually curious. We challenge our beliefs and seek feedback and insights from others. The “Why” and “How” always matters.  
• Empathy: We embrace that no two people or businesses are the same. We strive to understand others as deeply as possible and feel their pains and passions. 
• Ingenuity: We work hard but we think smart. We bring creativity, technology, and practicality together to solve tough challenges.
• Integrity: We say what we mean, and do what we say, simply, clearly, honestly. 

Rockbot is an Equal Opportunity Employer, but that’s just the start. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to hiring and developing the most talented and diverse team – which includes individuals with different backgrounds, abilities, identities and experiences.